Mark James Grizzard

Mark James Grizzard.

Mark recently battled a recent medical illness and hospitalization, still his passing on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 was unexpected.

Born in Massillon, Ohio on March 10, 1970 to Nadine and Charles Grizzard. He is preceded in death by his father, Brother William Martin, and Sisters Wanda Hood and Sally Grizzard.

Mark was passionate about football, especially the Massillon Tigers and the NFL. He enjoyed standing and watching the game and analyzing the defenses. Mark loved going to see the Cleveland Guardians and the Cleveland Charge. He graduated from Washington High School in 1989. He was especially thrilled to run onto the Tiger field though the band’s tunnel, playing for the tigers in 1988. Mark loved to ride his bike around town and hold a conversation with anyone. He greeted everyone with a smile and a hello. He also could be found enjoying a glass of iced tea seated outside the house. Sunday he looked forward to being in church. On Wednesday he could be found at bible study. His favorite book of the bible was Revelations.

He is survived by his mother; Nadine of Massillon; Siblings; brothers; Bobby (Jennifer) Grizzard of Massillon, sisters; Carolyn, Patricia, Clestine, Grizzard all of Massillon; Callie of Pennsylvania. Nephews; Bradly, and Brandyn Grizzard, Nieces; Cherese, Breyanna Grizzard and Julisa Hood.

A Home Going Celebration will be held on September 14, 2023 at 6pm at The Shiloh Baptist Church, Massillon, Rev. Anthony Robinson officiating.

The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the family to assist with expenses. .

There will be a Memorial Service for Mark, arrangements are being made.